Get your tickets for "Little Women"!

Our December show is "Little Women" adapted by Marisha Chamberlain, directed by Kami Sim. The show runs December 4-20: Shows will start at 7 pm on Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, & 18. Shows will start at 2 …

Change in issuing certified records

Effective immediately, the Minnesota Department of Health Office of Vital Records (OVR) no longer approves the issuing of certified birth or death certificates to great-grandparents and …

Annual Turkey Dinner at Dennison Sunday, Nov. 1

The Dennison Lutheran Community Church will hold their annual Turkey Dinner again this year, Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 11:00 to 1:00 in Dennison. Diners can sit down and enjoy a delicious …

3rd Annual Makers Market at Wildwood of Nerstrand Nov. 7

Saturday, November 7 from 9am-1pm Open to the public! Boasting festive Christmas Market vibes nestled in a quaint small town setting. Peruse indoor and outdoor talented creators, bakers, …
More Local News
We took a trip up the North Shore in September to spend a night in Thunder Bay, Canada. The scenic drive was spectacular as the leaves were turning color and the weather was perfect. One of the stops …
Eyes awaken; I see the bright rays of sun shining through the window. The exact opposite of the pain shooting through my abdomen. I quickly tell myself, “It will be okay, and it will pass.” I …
You have heard the rhyme, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what does an apple really do for you? Does any apple work, or only certain kinds? A few answers can be found here. …
Obituaries
John Henry Buck, Jr.
John Henry Buck, Jr., age 88, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 22, 1938 to John and Rosalie (Puppe) Buck. He was …
Lois Geneva Estrem
Lois Geneva Estrem, 82, of Kenyon, died on Monday, October 5, 2026, at her home. She was born December 7, 1943, in rural Sogn, Minnesota, to Everett and Gladys (Esterby) Hommedahl. She grew up …
Cathie Jo Spaulding
Cathie Jo Spaulding, age 66, of Faribault, Minnesota, passed away on September 29, 2026. Cathie was born on February 26, 1960, in River Falls, Wisconsin, to Milburn “Red” and Marlys Jackson. …
Rosella LaVerne Rodde Overby Strandemo
Rosella LaVerne Rodde Overby Strandemo, 99, of Kenyon, died peacefully with her children at her side on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her residence. Rosella was born to Alfred and Marie …
Susan Kay Windhorst
Susan Kay Windhorst; 79, of Wanamingo passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 25, 2026, at her home. She was born in Red Wing on April 15, 1947, to Garvin and Helen (Swanson) Broin. She graduated …
Community
An annual tradition continues this year the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 21st. New this year will be a time change to 5 PM at Dennison City Hall. Funds raised during the event will …
Agritourism Exchange Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 1:00–5:00 p.m. | Keepsake Cidery | $20/person Join Minnesota's annual gathering of agritourism operators and the organizations that support them. …
They are the water aerobics gals at the Wanamingo Pool. These women and several more come often to the pool. They hail from Wanamingo as well as Goodhue, Zumbrota and out in the country. Plese think …
Community
State Horse Show Results Congratulations to our horse participants who competed at the State Horse Show September 18th-21st. Charli Gjemse (Zumbrota) competed in Barrels, Jumping Figure 8 and Key …
Hello everyone, sorry it has been several months since my last commissioners corner. We did set our preliminary levy at 6.6% increase over last years budget. We have until the end of the year to …
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Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem
Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …
Massachusetts Appraisal Rules Change in November. Buyers Who Wait to Prepare Will Lose Deals.
Most Massachusetts homebuyers will not think about new appraisal rules until those rules delay their closing. By then, according to Colleen Barry of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, the …
A Seller’s Strongest Negotiating Position in Fairfield County, CT Starts Before the First Showing
The Fairfield County, Connecticut housing market heading into fall 2026 doesn’t fit neatly into a single headline. Some homes are drawing multiple offers above asking. Others, in the same county …
Mortgage-Dependent Buyers Are Being Squeezed Out of the Florida Keys
There is a growing divide in the Florida Keys housing market, and it runs along a single fault line: whether a buyer needs a mortgage. Cash buyers – many of them retirees and business owners from …
Housing Is the Largest Asset Most Americans Own. It’s Also the Only One They Don’t Diversify.
Stock portfolios get diversified. Bond holdings get diversified. Even alternative investments get spread across categories and geographies. But the single largest asset on most American household …